canand Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I cant wailt it be so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog Posted September 22, 2008 Author Share Posted September 22, 2008 I really hope this isn't like Valencia, i don't think it will be though. Night race just cant be boring can it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canand Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I really hope this isn't like Valencia, i don't think it will be though. Night race just cant be boring can it? no dont think so and whats the news about Hamilton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goron_3 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 If lewis get's the extra points I will actually be furious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog Posted September 22, 2008 Author Share Posted September 22, 2008 Cant see him getting them back tbh, the only argument they have got is the fact that the stewards said a few times during the race that his actions were ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Cant see him getting them back tbh, the only argument they have got is the fact that the stewards said a few times during the race that his actions were ok Yeah, The only way I can see them getting anything is to argue that race control told them what Lewis did was correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canand Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I hope he gets his points back becuse I want him to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Emblem Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Preview quotes from a few teams: http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2008/9/8406.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canand Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Defiant Hamilton awaits appeal verdict Lewis Hamilton will find out tomorrow if he will regain his Belgian Grand Prix victory, having argued his case in determined fashion in today's FIA Court of Appeal hearing in Paris. The McLaren driver fell from first to third at Spa when he was handed a 25s penalty because the stewards believed he had not backed off sufficiently after cutting the Bus Stop chicane in a dice for victory with Kimi Raikkonen. The penalty meant that Hamilton's title rival Felipe Massa inherited the win, his team-mate Raikkonen having crashed out during his spectacular battle with Hamilton. Hamilton chose to attend today's hearing in person rather than submitting a written statement, and he delivered a combative performance under cross examination from Ferrari's QC Nigel Tozzi. "I just said what was on my mind and my recollection," Hamilton told BBC Radio Five Live. "For sure I'm going to be the most emotional about it - I drove my heart out and won it fairly. "Sometimes in those positions you can be talked down to. "By no means am I an idiot. "Considering all the lawyers and very smart people in there, it doesn't mean I'm an idiot, and so I think I had a right to my own opinion." McLaren barrister Mark Phillips QC had earlier argued that Hamilton had done more than enough to cede the advantage he had gained by cutting the corner, having allowed Raikkonen to move completely ahead before re-passing him under braking for the La Source hairpin. He also played the court a recording of radio conversation between the McLaren team and FIA race director Charlie Whiting, in which Whiting said that the manner in which Hamilton handed the place back had been 'okay'. Five judges will debate the appeal tonight prior to delivering their verdict in the morning. But before discussing McLaren and Ferrari's arguments, they must first consider whether the penalty can actually be appealed under the Formula 1 regulations. The 25s time addition was awarded in lieu of a drivethrough penalty as the incident occurred just two laps before the end of the race, but the F1 rules do not allow for drivethroughs to be appealed. This morning's court session was taken up with the teams' respective lawyers debating whether the penalty could actually be appealed, with Phillips insisting that it had to be regarded as a time penalty - which can be appealed - rather than a drivethrough in this instance. Despite the appeal continuing for the afternoon and debating the actual incident, there remains a possibility that the judges could deem the appeal inadmissable when they make their announcement on Tuesday. Lewis Hamilton argued his case at the Paris appeal court Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Emblem Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I can see a few members hating Hamilton more after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canand Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I can see a few members hating Hamilton more after that. no all the Hamilton fans want him to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Emblem Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Some members don't support Hamilton and find him arrogant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canand Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Some members don't support Hamilton and find him arrogant. I do so I want him to get his points back becuse he won it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 I like Raikkonen so eat me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaggle64 Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 I'm still surprised at how arcane and shadowy the inner workings of F1 and the FIA have been revealed to be over the course of these last two seasons. It's like a cross between the Bourne series and Judge Judy. Anyway, I'm still very much planted in the pro-Hamilton "I know what I saw" camp on this particular issue. I doubt he'll get the points, but questions need to be answered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Emblem Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 As we all expected, The FIA say the appeal is inadmissable: http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?id=44040 Hamilton however is disappointed but not disheartened: http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2008/9/8418.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaggle64 Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Expected, but this is all very worrying for the integrity of the championship. If Massa wins the championship by less then the six point difference exchanged at Spa it's going to be a tarnished trophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 What time does the race in Singapore broadcast on ITV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Expected, but this is all very worrying for the integrity of the championship. If Massa wins the championship by less then the six point difference exchanged at Spa it's going to be a tarnished trophy. Oh I can forsee the pitchforks being sharpened now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaggle64 Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 What time does the race in Singapore broadcast on ITV? Singapore Grand Prix on ITV Live qualifying Saturday 27 September 1410-1630 ITV1 & itv.com/f1 Qualifying re-run Sunday 28 September 0925-1145 ITV4 Live race Sunday 28 September 1200-1500 ITV1 & itv.com/f1 Race highlights Sunday 28 September 2315-0015 ITV1 Highlights re-run Monday 29 September 1800-1900 ITV4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platty Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Knew it would never get over turned. Good old Ferrari International Assistance (FIA). Wonder what else that can help Ferrari with in the coming weeks. hmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 please Hamilton got an unfair advantage by cutting the corner, and allowed him to be practically on Raikonnen's tail which wouldn't have happened if he'd taken the corner properly. He had to be penalised for that and he was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_Link Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 AWESOME video: Mark Webber takes you round the Singapore Circuit: Nico's lap in the Singapore simulator: Looks like tiring work! CAN'T FRICKIN' WAIT!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaggle64 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Just as long as it isn't another Valencia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goron_3 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Just as long as it isn't another Valencia. The straights are even shorter than valencia so doubt we'll see much overtaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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